3 Aug 2026

Kia ora whanau

We are lookiong forward to seeing everyone at the Rural Schools Cross Country event. Please have the kids well prepped for fairly cold conditions for Wednesday 5th August at Omarama. They have been training hard and always represent Duntroon well. As I said in the school newsletter, school is open and this is a school event, full participation is expected. Buses will not be running on Wednesday.

Event information: 

• Please arrive betwen 9:30-9:45am
• Cars to be parked by the roadside carpark area, not in the saleyard area.
• Students will meet with their class teacher. A safety briefing will be held and then marshals move to their positions.
• Races start at 10:30am with Year 1 girls/boys then progress through the year levels finishing with Year 8 boys. Attached is the course map.

Travel arrangements:

Kate Frear has worked hard to co-ordinate the students who require transport to Omarama with people who have kindly offered a ride to them. If there are any last-minute changes to travel arrangements (e.g. students are in different cars than originally planned), please ring Kate Frear at school  0272161249 to ensure records are updated. Any changes to these arrangements should only be made after seeking school approval. 

Our EOTC policy for Duntroon school parents who are transporting their own children is that the responsibility is with the parents is to ensure the following:

• Any private vehicle used for EOTC transport must be registered, appropriately insured, and have a current warrant of fitness.
• All drivers providing transport must have their full driver licence, even if they are only transporting their own children.
• Drivers and passengers must use appropriate seatbelts/restraints at all times. This means using a restraint suitable for the passenger's age and size/height, and seating anyone under 15 years in the back seat if a seat is available.

Clear processes like these ensure safety, transparency, and peace of mind for everyone involved.

Look forward to seeing you at the event.

Sarah Caldwell

20 Jul 2026

Hello families

Please remember to let the office know (preferably via email) of any changes to your child's/children's afterschool arrangements, including early pick ups, for Term 3 as soon as possible.

We'll continue to use any current instructions until we hear otherwise.

Thank you.

19 Jul 2026

A busy term for families - fill in this form to put your order in for this term. Pies/sausage& bread/pattie & bread

https://forms.gle/p5rSEqLEVrWvaLWi9  

We do not do weekly ordering over the term so get your order in now.

17 Jul 2026

The senior students have Tech at OIS Tuesday 21st July to Friday 24th July.

The buses will run 15 minutes early in the mornings. 

7 Jul 2026

Sorry team - this is the updated order form. 

I did not have the critical information of the type of pie you can order! Rain must be getting to me.

Please use this form to make your order for Term 3. 

https://forms.gle/p5rSEqLEVrWvaLWi9